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B18
Guardian www.guardian.co.tt Wednesday, February 19, 2014
COMPOSITION
Write about any one (1) of the following topics:-
1. Some people feel that Carnival is a waste of
time and money while others believe that it has
its advantages. What do you think about Carni-
val? Write a letter to the editor of one of the
daily newspapers either criticizing Carnival or
describing how valuable you think it can be to
our country.
2. Everyone is special in some way. Do you think
that you are special? What makes you special?
Write a story about yourself that begins with
the following line: "I just know that I am a spe-
cial person...."
3. Many people abroad in the U.S A and different
parts in Canada are presently experiencing ex-
tremely cold weather. Would you enjoy living in
these countries or do you enjoy the hot
weather here in Trinidad? Write a letter telling
this person why you would prefer living in a
country where the weather gets very cold at
certain times in the year or why you enjoy living
here where the weather is usually hot.
SECTION I - GRAMMAR SKILLS
A. Circle one (1) of the words in the brackets to
complete each of the following sentences.
Example:
The office is annexed (to; with) the main build-
ing.
1. Cheryl is interested (with; in) playing tennis for
our school.
2. Some persons totally abstain (from; against)
eating meat.
3. The policeman tried to reason (from; with) the
prisoner but he did not want to cooperate.
4. I should take two teaspoonfuls of medicine ac-
cording (to; with) this prescription.
B. Rewrite each of the following sentences, put-
ting in one (1) of the words given in the
brackets.
Example:
(S1) Either she or I (is; am) hoping to visit you,
this weekend.
(S2) Either she or I am hoping to visit you, this
weekend.
5. Most of the ten dollars (was; were) spent on
snacks.
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6. (Is; Are) everybody ready to leave?
_________________________________________
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7. Either she or they already (know; knows) what
took place, yesterday.
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8. Neither those boys nor he (plays; play) for our
cricket team.
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C. Put in 's or s' where the word shows posses-
sion in the following sentences.
Example:
(S1) Shari's singing is just so inspiring.
(S2) Sheldon is the leader of the Boys' Hiking
Club.
9. Please sell me five dollars worth of plums.
10. Peter and Margaret sporting goods store sells
a variety of sport equipment.
11. Can you lend me Hanna book for the week end.
12. We can't understand why its so difficult to
solve this puzzle.
D. Complete each of the following sentences by
writing in one of the words on the left in each
blank space.
Example:
sub ; inter Please do not interrupt when I'm
speaking.
13. en;ad
Most stuntmen are ___venturous.
14. ir;un
He was sent home because of his
______ kempt appearance.
15. trans ; ad Mummy will _____ plant the
roses, tomorrow.
16. un ; dis The driver was ______tracted by
the sudden, loud noise.
E. Circle one (1) of the words in the brackets
that will make each sentence correct.
Example:
In the distance, the sky (floated; appeared)
quite cloudy.
17. Many of the restless fans in the stadium
(clapped ; became) noisy.
18. Doesn't that (seem ; resemble) to be the same
person whom we saw yesterday?
19. This mango (touches ; feels) ripe.
F. Each of the following sentences contains an
error. Read the sentences well, underline each
error, then rewrite only the correction in the
brackets provided.
Example:
The thieves had stole a large part of the
farmer's crops. (stolen) - incorrect verb form
20. It is not her I wish to see. (_____________)
21. Dennis had to return back home to get his pen.
(_____________)
22. Neither Sally nor any of her sisters are a mem-
ber of the school's hockey team.
(_____________)
Language Arts
As exam time gets
closer, don't be shy about
making healthier food and
beverage choices.
• Ask for fruit instead
of fries or chips.
• Drink non-fat or low fat milk or
water instead of whole milk.
• Choose water, milk or 100%
fruit juice instead of carbon-
ated beverages.
• Order prepared foods that are
steamed, broiled, grilled,
Eat Healthily! poached, or roasted- NOT fried.
• Order salads with 'lite' or
non-fat dressing instead of
regular dressing.
• Minimize the use of
gravy, sauces and dress-
ings; have them served
on the side.
• Avoid ordering large
portions just because
they are a deal.